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Asiatic Black Bear
Ursus thibetanus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
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Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Asiatic Black Bear | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | The coat is usually dark with a conspicuous pale chest patch. Rounded ears, a short tail and strong climbing limbs contribute to its characteristic appearance. | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. |
| Habitat and range | Forested mountains and other densely vegetated habitats provide cover and seasonal foods. Elevational movements can track changing conditions and food availability. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Fruit, nuts, insects and other animal and plant foods are eaten. Diet varies among places and seasons rather than following a single fixed menu. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Asiatic black bears climb and swim effectively. Their activity schedule can change with season and human disturbance, including shifts when feeding near cultivated areas. | It is generally solitary and difficult to observe in dense cover. Sparse observations should not be treated as a complete account of its daily behavior. |
| Reproduction and life cycle | Females care for dependent cubs. Reproductive observations from captivity should be distinguished from findings about free-ranging populations. | Data unavailable |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Benin?, Burundi?, Gambia?, Guinea-Bissau?, Kenya?, Rwanda?, Senegal?, Sudan?, Togo?. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Carnivora.
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